Unit

School Of Computing, Engineering And Mathematics

Design Management 2: Operation and Supply ChainWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 301082.1

Discipline: OTHER ENGINEERING AND RELATED TECHNOLOGIES

Student Contribution Band: 2

Level: 2

Credit Points: 10

Equivalent Units
300013 - Design Management 2: Corporate Image and Identity

About this Unit
This unit focuses on how design management processes can connect suppliers with consumers. Students will learn about the evolution of different manufacturing environments: the development of craft manufacture, batch processing, flexible manufacture along with 21st century lean start-up and entrepreneurship models. The unit engages topical areas including integrative manufacturing planning, value chain analysis, industry reflection, and strategic decision making. Learning activities include an industry-based audit, a business redesign, and an innovation futures proposal.